Origin
Dallas, OR
Night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, OR to Independence, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, OR
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Independence, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Dallas and Independence, Oregon, this 10.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes about 15 minutes. It is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the proximity of these two Pacific Coast region towns makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will navigate using a combination of Clow Corner Road, South Pacific Highway West, and Hoffman Road. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an extremely budget-friendly excursion. Because the distance is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule without worrying about complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clow Corner Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Hoffman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Monmouth Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Gun Club Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Monmouth Cut Off | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Uglow Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clow Corner Road
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, OR and Independence, OR.
1
Start on OR 223
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Washington Street
2
Continue on OR 223
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southeast Washington Street
3
Continue on Southeast Uglow Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southeast Uglow Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
5
Continue on Clow Corner Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Clow Corner Road
6
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
73 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
7
Continue on OR 99W
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
8
Turn left onto Hoffman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hoffman Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Gun Club Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gun Club Road
10
Turn left onto OR 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monmouth Street
11
Turn left
25 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Hoffman Road
Turn left onto Hoffman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Gun Club Road
Turn right onto North Gun Club Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
OR 51 / Monmouth Street
Turn left onto OR 51 / Monmouth Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Independence, OR
Night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant maneuvering through local corridors, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.4-mile segment on Clow Corner Road, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical highway driving. This path provides a direct, no-frills connection between the two points, emphasizing local navigation over open-road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Clow Corner Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (Hoffman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (North Gun Club Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Clow Corner Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (Hoffman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (North Gun Club Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Independence, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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